Two-wheeled discovery

Seeing a city on two wheels gives you a new perspective. That's why Elite Road Bike Rentals provides a hybrid bike tour through Orlando and Winter Park that shows off the area's hidden gems.

The 20-mile tour begins downtown and takes riders through Loch Haven Park, which is full of outdoor art and "The Mayor," a massive live oak tree that was around when the Constitution was signed. Instagram worthy, indeed.

Then you'll cruise by the McMansions of Winter Park, complete with lily-pad laden lakes, canals and tree canopies galore. The photo ops continue in Kraft Azalea Garden, home to massive cypress trees and humming cicadas.

Legs of the tour run along the Cady Way Trail and the Orlando Urban Trail, both of which provide lots of shade.

$100 for a hybrid-bike tour; transportation provided from resorts for an extra $20-$40.

Bioluminescent paddling

After the sun sets, the water lights up in the Banana River Lagoon Aquatic Preserve, about an hour from Orlando.

From June to late September, SoBe Surf in Merritt Island guides guests through the glowing waters via kayak or paddle board.

The underwater fireworks show is all thanks to single-celled organisms called dinoflagellates that leave a swirl of blue as your paddle cuts through the water.

Along the way, it's not uncommon for manatees to pop up alongside and say hello with a snort, not to mention the occasional shooting star, Atlantic bottlenose dolphins (which also light up blue) and the always-entertaining jumping mullet.

Inside: There's no skimping on design and carefully planned gathering spots. There are 13 bars, a 294-seat theater featuring a ceiling covered in abstract artwork and a 2,731-seat theater boasting some serious acoustics.

A few blocks away, you'll find gastropubs, cobblestone streets, historic bungalows and the mile-long Lake Eola Park, home to the farmers market, outdoor yoga sessions and loads of locals.

Paddleboard yoga

Paddleboard yoga provides a serene alternative to water parks.

H2YO

Downward dog, tree pose and sun salutations are even more rewarding when you're balancing on a stand-up paddleboard.

SUP yoga sessions with H2YO are designed to be non-intimidating experiences for newbies or pros and include peaceful paddling and therapeutic poses. Plus, the possibility of falling into the water adds an extra challenge

Sunset classes are held weekly on Lake Ivanhoe in downtown Orlando and on Lake Sybelia north of the city. Morning classes are available on Lake Sybelia.